Austria – Slovakia – Hungary
On this classic cycle tour you will experience the combination of nature along the scenic riverbanks of the Danube as well as the unique opportunity to visit the most important metropolies that lay alongside the Danube. Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest have an overwhelming history with genuine notions of the yesteryear. Nostalgia is combined with a deeply intriguing history along the ever-changing riverbanks of the Danube. Just to scratch the surface of this tour; it takes you to The Castle of Eckartsau, which happens to be the place where Austrian Emperor Karl the 1st and his wife Zita met their fate. In Bratislava, where the coronation of Hungarian Kings took place and the famous empress Maria Theresia acquired much of her fame, prestige and honour. In Esztergom, the first Hungarian king, King Stephan was born and accepted his coronation. Empress Sissi of Austria was crowned Queen of Hungary in Budapest.
Dates 2024:
Arrival:
Season 1: Sat
Season 2+3 : Sat+Sun
Season 1: April 27. – May 03.+Oct. 05.-12.
Season 2: May 04. – June 28. + Sept. 14. – Oct. 04.
Season 3: Jun 29.-Sept 13.
Choose between 2 different hotel categories
1st Day: Vienna
Individual arrival in Vienna. (Tip: use low-cost carriers to Vienna/Bratislava) Tonight, the evening belongs to you! How about a spectacular stroll through the imperial city or visit a typical Viennese tavern with local foods and goodies “Heurigen”? Possibilities are endless in the “City of Waltz”.
2nd Day: Vienna – Bad Deutsch Altenburg/surroundings, approx. 42 km
Not far from Vienna begins an untouched alluvial landscape and a nature reserve with stunning and diverse flora and fauna. Get away from it all and enjoy the wonderful peace and silence, only interrupted by the twittering chirps of birds. The ancient Romans have left their print and also have relaxed in the nice warm water of Bad Deutsch Altenburg. The archaeological park of Carnuntum will invite you into an exciting journey to the past.
3rd Day: Bad Deutsch Altenburg/surroundings – Bratislava, approx. 26 km
Nestled between the hills of Hainburg and the Carpathian Mountains, cycle on to Europe’s youngest capital, Bratislava. The Slovak capital has an enchanting, sleepy old town in addition to magnificent modern buildings.
4th Day: Bratislava – Györ, approx. 82 km (can be shortened by train)
The Rye Island is a paradise for birds and fish. In the midst of this untouched landscape with small islands you will find dreamy farming villages and a labyrinth of Danube tributaries. Your destination for the day is the city of Györ, located at the confluence of 3 rivers. The city enchants with its baroque old town. Recommendation: Use the train comfortably for the route between Mosonmagyarovar and Györ. Train tickets are available from ticket machines at the station and cost around €1 per journey. This shortens the cycling stage to a total of approx. 44 km.
5th Day: Györ – Komarno/surroundings, approx. 57 km
After cycling through the lush rolling hills into the village of Komarom, the favourite village of renowned King Matthias is waiting for you this day.
6th Day: Komarno/surroundings – Danube Bend, approx. 52 km
Today you cycle along the banks of the Slovakian Danube on small low-traffic roads through quaint and quintessential villages. On your way to the “Town of Bishops and Kings”, Esztergom, also known as the „Hungarian Rome“ or “Royal City”, you pass the Roman fort of Kelemantia. The Basilica of Esztergom, the largest Catholic Church in Hungary is another highlight and glamorous part of the overall tour.
7th Day: Danube Bend – Budapest, approx. 62 km + ship-/train ride
Amidst the hilly landscape, the river Danube divides itself into parts creating the Szentendre-island. You cycle through typical Hungarian villages on this island. Szentendre is famous for its numerous handicraft boutiques and the Open-air Museum Skanzen. A few particular highlights include some of the most famous attractions in Budapest. During your boat ride to Budapest you´ll enjoy the beautiful view of Budapest´s most popular sights. Note: boat trips at the beginning or end of the stage, depending on the season. Outside of the ship season, train ticket as a replacement.
8th Day: Budapest
The morning is for free usage. The train connections from Budapest are very good (every hour to Vienna, journey time approx. 3 hours); the bus also stops at Vienna Airport.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
Category A: selected 4* hotels in all cities
Category B: 3* hotels/inns; in Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest 4* hotels
Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection depends on the selected category and availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation you have actually booked with the list of hotels and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
16/21/24-speed unisex
E-Bikes
- Quality brand bicycles
- Touring bikes with derailleur
- E-Bikes with internal gear hub
- puncture-proof tires
- 1 waterproofed pannnier bag
- 1 handlebar bag (not on e-Bikes)
- air pump
- Repair-kit + bikelock per room
Attention: In Hungary you have to wear a safety vest at night and by poor vision outside of cities/villages. In Slovakia you have to wear a helmet by law outside of city limits!
Rental bike disclaimer
€ 19,-/touring bike
€ 45,-/e-bike
If a traveller rents a bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- Parking garage at the arrival hotel: approx. € 28,- per day, unguarded, locked (Cat. A)
- Public parking garage = Park & Ride: approx. € 21,- per week, unguarded, at the underground/metro station Leopoldau (line U1)
Train station
- Station: Vienna main train station
Public transportations and Taxis available on site
Airport
- Next airport: Vienna (VIE)
- 7 nights in rooms with private facilities
- Breakfast or 7 x dinner (surcharge applies)
- Daily luggage transport Vienna-Budapest (max. 2 pieces of luggage (max. 20 kg / piece) with max. 30 kg / person)
- 1 x ship or train transfer (before/after seasonal shipping schedule) Danube Bend
- Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)
- Handlebar bag with route book, maps and information material incl. tour app + GPS data per room
Category A (4* Hotels) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 799,- | 899,- | 969,- |
Single room | 1.139,- | 1.239,- | 1.309,- |
Halfboard | 239,- | 239,- | 239,- |
Category B (Hotels+Inns) | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 |
Double room | 699,- | 799,- | 869,- |
Single room | 999,- | 1.099,- | 1.169,- |
Halfboard | 219,- | 219,- | 219,- |
Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 – € 2,5 per person/night).
Discounts additional bed/children
0-6,99 years in DBL with 2 fully paying adults | -100% |
7-11,99 years in DBL with 2 fully paying adults | -50% |
12-14,99 years in DBL with 2 fully paying adults | -25% |
15-99 years in DBL with 2 fully paying adults | -10% |
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
16/21/24-Gang | 99,- |
E-Bike | 219,- |
Additional costs
Helmet-purchase (payable locally) | 40,- |
Supplement Formula 1 Grand Prix in Budapest | |
Arrival July 13. + 14. | 60,-/room/night in Budapest |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
Vienna 4* | 76,- | 110,- | |
Budapest 4* | 76,- | 129,- |
Transfer | price per person |
backtransfer of own bikes Budapest-Vienna (Transport Season1: Fri Season 2+3: Sat) | 69,- |
Operator: Rad+Reisen
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